Call for stronger regulation of ‘exploitative’ formula industry Researchers say companies are manipulating scientific information and policymakers to generate sales, steering parents away from breastfeeding.
Good things take time: postnatal care We need better Medicare funding for postnatal care in general practice, writes Dr Deborah Carrington.
Reassuring news on mRNA vaccines for breastfeeding mums A new study suggests the mRNA from COVID vaccines such as Pfizer and Moderna does not end up in breast milk.
Prescribing antibiotics for women with mastitis One expert is examining how GPs make decisions about treating mastitis, as well as their experience using clinical guidelines.
Study finds rural and regional women need more support to breastfeed A higher body mass index and low socio-economic background were among the risk factors identified for lower initiation rates.
Breast milk may help babies tell time via circadian signals The milk’s unique composition may help to tell day from night.
Online ‘map’ to support breastfeeding mums The world-first system is designed to help GPs with patients who have issues breastfeeding.
Federal Government pledges $100m to support patients with type 1 diabetes Patients with type 1 diabetes will receive more options for continuous glucose monitoring and free access to such devices following the Government’s funding pledge.